Don't Provoke the Military on December 7, Allotey Jacobs Warns
Ghanaian politician Bernard Allotey Jacobs has praised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for their commitment to maintaining peace and stability during the upcoming general elections on December 7th.
Jacobs' comments come after GAF Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas OppongPeprah, emphasized the military's dedication to protecting Ghana's borders from external threats.
"I want to commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their commitment to protecting our nation and ensuring peace during this crucial election period," Jacobs stated.
However, the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) member cautioned politicians against provoking the military. He warned that "people obsessed with power have no bounds" and urged all political parties to exercise restraint.
Jacobs advised political parties to train their polling agents well and avoid allowing monitoring teams to dictate to Electoral Commission (EC) officials at polling stations. He emphasized the importance of respecting the electoral process and the role of state institutions.
The politician also highlighted two recent events: the arrest of Christian leader Duncan Williams and the recapture of the Auorite Portuaire Nationale port from gangs in Kenya.
Jacobs' remarks come amid growing concerns about the potential for election-related violence in Ghana. His call for political parties to refrain from provocation of the military underscores the delicate balance between democratic processes and national security.
Jacobs' comments come after GAF Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas OppongPeprah, emphasized the military's dedication to protecting Ghana's borders from external threats.
"I want to commend the Ghana Armed Forces for their commitment to protecting our nation and ensuring peace during this crucial election period," Jacobs stated.
However, the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) member cautioned politicians against provoking the military. He warned that "people obsessed with power have no bounds" and urged all political parties to exercise restraint.
Jacobs advised political parties to train their polling agents well and avoid allowing monitoring teams to dictate to Electoral Commission (EC) officials at polling stations. He emphasized the importance of respecting the electoral process and the role of state institutions.
The politician also highlighted two recent events: the arrest of Christian leader Duncan Williams and the recapture of the Auorite Portuaire Nationale port from gangs in Kenya.
Jacobs' remarks come amid growing concerns about the potential for election-related violence in Ghana. His call for political parties to refrain from provocation of the military underscores the delicate balance between democratic processes and national security.